To celebrate MAR10 Day on 2019, Nintendo is offering a special Nintendo Switch bundle game sales deal.

Ever since his inception in 1981 for arcade game Donkey Kong by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario has been a popular video game character for over 200 titles and has been serving as a mascot for Nintendo throughout years.

Heading closer to MAR10 Day 2019, Nintendo decides to celebrate the occasion by offering a sweet Nintendo Switch deal for fans that grants you a discount on any titles on the handheld console featuring the mustached hero.

Starting from Sunday, March 10, players can enjoy 50% price off when they purchase a Switch system sold for only $299.99 with any of the five select Mario games and instantly save $30 by paying just $329.98 in total before March 16, 2019.

You don't have to feel left out even if you already own a Switch, because MAR10 Day can still help you save $20 off from every eShop digital downloads on the above-mentioned games, meaning you can now buy these first-party Nintendo titles for only $39.99.

Even if you are not interested in the host of exclusive sales they are offering, head over to your My Nintendo account to redeem some reward points aside from picking up a March calendar and themed wallpapers from there.

Also, you can take part in cool activities arranged by Frito-Lay Variety Packs at Nintendo New York store on March 10, if you are in the city by any chance. Participants would require a code to play and win without even making any purchase at all.

Everyone's favorite Italian plumber from Mushroom Kingdom will have more adventures to take on when Dr. Mario World and Super Mario Maker 2 will release later in 2019 for mobile devices and Nintendo Switch respectively.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Nintendo has recently revealed 3D platformer game Super Mario Odyssey to be best-selling Mario game ever.

In one of their recent report on hardware and software sales, major video game company Nintendo has revealed some pretty impressive numbers for their next gen hybrid console Nintendo Switch and its first-party titles.

According to that official report, Switch handheld console has been sold over 32 million units by the end of 2018. Also, 3D platformer game Super Mario Odyssey of 2017 has come out as the best-selling 3D Mario game ever in history.

After making debut for the next gen console of Nintendo, SMO received universal acclaim from critics and fans alike while still going pretty good after more than a year after its debut with no sign of stopping anytime soon.

The title immediately gets popular among longtime series fans has sold over 13.76 million copies by the end of 2018, coming only next to kart racing game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that has amassed an impressive 15.02 million unit sales so far.

The game follows the usual plot of the series where recurring antagonist Bowser kidnaps Princess Peach to forcibly marry her and Mario on a pursuit to save her from the clutches of King Koopa with assistance from his newfound friend Cappy.

Cappy is a sentient inhabitant of Cap Kingdom who is looking to rescue his sister Tiara from the Demon King and aside from replacing Mario's red hat, the character lets him take control of his common enemy enemies including Bullet Bills, Chain Chomps, Goombas and other objects.

Nintendo had an incredible run in 2018 as most of their titles were selling on a great number with new original titles and ports debuting on the platform very often. Those striking sales numbers are what get publishers to release more of their games to Switch.

Super Mario Odyssey becomes the best-selling Mario game of the past three decades throughout its run by topped up above Super Mario Galaxy for Wii and Super Mario 64, both selling 12.76 and 11.94 million copies respectively.

Select first-party Nintendo games for Nintendo Switch and 3DS Games are digitally available on Humble Store.

Although the digital storefront of Humble Store generally sells video game titles and offers limited-time bundles for PC throughout redeem codes for Steam, they have rarely partnered with game developers of other platforms for such ventures.

Joining with them now is major developer/publisher company Nintendo to offer chance to purchase some of the most recent titles released for players on Nintendo Switch and 3DS consoles aside from Amazon or their very own eShop.

Currently, Humble is keeping their Nintendo ventures strictly within U.S. and a $5 discount on games worth $19.99 and above for Humble account holders. In addition to games, they are also offering expansions, season passes and subscriptions for Nintendo Switch Online.

Even though a select portion of most purchases made through Humble Bundle are donated to charity, first-party Nintendo games sold on their web store doesn't qualify for either charity contributions or Humble Rewards, which we think kinda sucks.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Pornographic images starts showing up in Super Mario Odyssey to the horror of some Nintendo Switch owners.

Developer/publisher Nintendo is known for their family-friendly video games and they encourage young players to enjoy their titles. However, that is at risk now as hackers have found a way that lets them upload custom avatars of their choosing for their profiles in Super Mario Odyssey and as a result, pornographic images starts showing up in the game, which some of the Nintendo Switch owners have noticed lately and many unchecked children are now at risk of viewing mature content.

While communities of PC, PlayStation and Xbox have some toxicity online, Nintendo games were really setting a bar of standard for everyone else and had an innocent play-field for kids. Not only they follow a very strict policy for taking down any abusive or inappropriate content, those who cheat or quit matches online on a regular basis are also gets the boot. It was a solid ground for players of all ages to experience peaceful gaming together but seems like those days are gone now.

By far, these images have showed up in 3D platformer Super Mario Odyssey and Luigi's Balloon World mini-game that came with a free DLC update this year. Players have to find out hidden balloons all over the world in this mode and upon finding them out; it shows the avatar of the person who hid it. Usually, what we see in those avatars are mostly pictures of Nintendo characters and Miis, but people started discovering unpleasant images that are straight out pornographic content.

A curious user on Reddit has recently posted about what sort of obscene images he came across while playing the game. This normally gets players banned by Nintendo and until they offer better parental controls, he urged all parents to take their child's Switch offline. Apparently, a leaked DevMenu has been causing people to get past these normal protocols of the game, which another Reddit user claimed to get his hands on after buying a Switch this week.

What he thought as a “defective” Switch from eBay was actually an EDEV unit, which is a console for developers. Although his post is deleted now, many have suggested releasing the data online for developers and hackers to study and it eventually uploaded to a torrent. With a custom firmware, installing DevMenu is actually pretty simple but unfortunately, people started to misuse the data already by exposing a huge number of children to the threat of watching NSFW images.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

It's been more than five months that Nintendo has released their platformer Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch. It's easy to get bored for anyone in this long time playing a game with same old costumes and outfits. If that is the case with you then we have good news for you. Two more brand-new costumes have been added to Nintendo Switch in-game shop for the game most recently and one of them might be important for old fans.

One of these outfits is a Satellaview Suit & Helmet and the other being a Baseball Uniform & Batting Helmet. Nintendo has officially announced the news on Twitter with pictures of Mario wearing those attires.

The first outfit is reminiscent to a device that used to let players download games and enjoy them using a satellite connection for Super Nintendo console. The developers launched it for Japan in 1995 but never released this for any foreign marketplace though. Even with the brief little history it had with the company, Nintendo is paying homage by adding that space costume Mario wore in Satellaview’s commercial.

In case if you are wondering, Mario does not look anything athletic like while running and jumping around various levels wearing those baseball uniform at all. You can still dress him up to the uniform of America's national sport as both of them are available right now. Besides, these outfits are also a subtle nod to Nintendo's series of all the Mario Baseball games that came out till day. The striped uniform can be yours for 3000 coins and for another 1500; you can get the batting helmet as well.

Maybe adding these two new outfits are not going to get you excited as a new DLC would have, yet this is something to go back to Super Mario Odyssey for and collect the items as a fan. A while ago, few fans found out these costumes hidden deep beneath the codes within Balloon World update of the game. There was a few more and that means Satellaview Suit and Baseball Uniform are only the start. Costumes like 8-bit Mario hat, Santa outfit and more are just waiting to come out.

The game was exclusively dropped on Nintendo Switch and Wii U, which ended up receiving critical acclaim as well as breaking Nintendo's sales records of the past by selling over six million copies. On Thursday night, the game won big time at the 21st DICE Awards.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Game of The Year at DICE Awards

The latest installment from Legend of Zelda franchise won prestigious awards like Adventure Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Game Design and Game of the Year at the event.

Genyo Takeda, executive and designer of Nintendo received Lifetime Achievement Award at the same night for his contributions to gaming over the years.

Four other games that won the night from Nintendo in Handheld Game of the Year, Mobile Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design and Racing Game of the Year for Metroid: Samus Returns, Fire Emblem Heroes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey respectively. With that, Nintendo takes eight trophies home from the 21st DICE Awards this year.

Battle royale sensation, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds becomes Action Game of the Year and gets another for Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay.

Styled in 1930's era of animation, run and gun indie title Cuphead from StudioMDHR gets award for Animation, Art Direction and Original Music Composition. Horizon Zero Dawn was picked for both Outstanding Achievement in Story and Outstanding Technical Achievement.

Other achievements worth mentioning are FIFA 18 for Sports Game of the Year, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Senua for Outstanding Achievement in Character, Injustice 2 for Fighting Game of the Year and Nier: Automata for Role-Playing Game of the Year.

To kick-start 2018 with a bang, Nintendo released a Nintendo Direct Mini video with announcement for many of their upcoming titles.

Japanese video game company Nintendo have launched their newest handheld console Nintendo Switch in 2017 and have done pretty well in the gaming market with many of their newly released titles every now and then from last year.

Also, Switch was literally one of their biggest successes last year since it has been sold 4.8 million units within the first ten months of its release till date. So, they have planned that they will make it larger in 2018 and posted a cryptic Tweet yesterday.

The internet always picks up clues from teasing Tweet from various sources and fans determined that Nintendo has something to reveal very soon. Without any prior warning, Nintendo Direct mini hit us like a storm and gave us loads of info on upcoming games.

Now, this announcement with brief details was only for a handful of their upcoming titles coming out on the first part of the year and before E3 2018 is upon us, we got huge time to wait for Nintendo to blow us up once again then.

Here goes the 15-minute long video presentation on Nintendo Direct that has games to pick up for almost any type of gamers out there.

Don't just get overwhelmed by this massive launch attack by Nintendo just yet even though there are some major headlines that made the news afterwards. Stay with us now and we have got this covered in details for you all.

The World Ends with You: Final Remix Coming Soon

The World Ends with You: Final Remix | Nintendo Switch
We believe the first game that made the list would make a lot of fans very happy and excited because The World Ends with You gets a restyled makeover. Originally released for Nintendo DS, the game is now ported to Switch after almost 10 years of its debut.

Although no specific release dates are given out yet, hopefully the game comes out later sometime this year and you will be all set to take part in this twisted play of action RPG as the game's primary character Neku Sakuraba.

Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC Available Now

Pokkén Tournament | Deluxe Battle Pack DLC
The Pokémon fighting game Pokkén Tournament from Bandai Namco Studios gets a Deluxe Battle Pack that features some new characters. This paid DLC will be launched in two Waves and the first one drops on January 31.

Wave 1 brings Aegislash on the table with Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu as support set. March 23 will introduce Blastoise with support set Mew and Celebi on Wave 2. You will need the full-game to enjoy this DLC and buying the battle pack will get you a new set of avatar items.

Kirby Star Allies | Nintendo Switch
The platform game from the Kirby series is eyeing for a March 16 release and the trailer reveals a couple of new abilities. Kirby Star Allies lets you use your new Artist and Spider abilities against your enemies. In the co-op mode, you can mix and match more skills with as much as four of your friends to increase the fun.

Kirby Battle Royale | Nintendo 3DS
Demo of the brawler game Kirby Battle Royale is another title from the Kirby series that joins the list. You play as the round shaped pink colored lovable hero character Kirby who enters an arena to face-off various other versions of himself. Don't forget to try this one out as it is available right now in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

Dragon Quest Builders | Nintendo Switch
Another demo to look out for from the Nintendo Direct mini presentation is sandbox action RPG game Dragon Quest Builders from Square Enix. You can expect the game to be released by the end of the month of January 2018.

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Comes to Nintendo Switch

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition | Nintendo Switch
Based on the world of Legend of Zelda series, Hyrule Warriors is a hack and slash action game that was meant for Wii U. The Definitive Edition of the game will hit Nintendo Switch platform during the spring of 2018 and can enjoy the game at 1080p quality on TV mode.

Mario Tennis Aces | Nintendo Switch
Sports based Mario spin-off title Mario Tennis Aces will debut Nintendo Switch on spring 2018 with many familiar character from the series in it. The game will feature RPG type boss battles and a story mode Mario Tennis: Power Tour after a very long time.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana | Nintendo Switch
Action-RPG title Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana from developer Nihon Falcom is heading towards Switch release by summer 2018. Players get to fight the ferocious creatures of Seiren Island for survival as series protagonist Adol and build a base of his own.

Luigi’s Balloon World Update

Super Mario Odyssey | Update
After finishing the main story in Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi’s Balloon World will be accessible though the update that has two unique modes. You've get to hide balloons in Hide It mode within 30 seconds and when you play the Find it mode, your objective is simply the opposite and that is to find out hidden balloons of other players online. Three new costumes and a couple of brand-new snapshot filters are added in this update as well. Reportedly, February 2018 marks to be the release period for this Super Mario Odyssey update.

SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
A fighting game comprised of popular female heroines mostly from the King of Fighters series, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is a 2-on-2 tag team fighting game like various other SNK titles we know of from decades. If you are a fan of the classic KOF series, this one can make you a little bit nostalgic about the old days but the violent fighting-style of its original predecessors have been toned down a lot in this game. Players are also allowed to customize their fighters in different looks to personalize them. Nintendo Switch will see debut of this female brawler on summer 2018.

Art of Fighting 2 | Nintendo Switch
The classic Neo Geo fighting game Art of Fighting 2 from the arcade days is now available to Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. With this one, you will probably be taking another trip to nostalgia lane we believe.

Payday 2 | Nintendo Switch
The cooperative shooter and everyone's favorite heist game from Overkill Studios, Payday 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch. As you are out to loot cash or diamonds, you can play online or locally using crimenet with three more friends who own the Switch version.

A limited time exclusive character known as the "Japanese Computer Whiz" named Joy will also be available to play with for the platform. Payday 2 is currently expecting to release for Switch consoles on February 27, 2018.

Fe | Nintendo SwitchElectronic Arts doesn't concern themselves with indie games much, yet they decided to go with action-adventure title Fe from developer Zoink Studios. Players are going to take part in the game as a fox-like creature Fe and discover the magical world full of mystical creatures. The game comes to Nintendo Switch this year on February 16.

Celeste | Nintendo Switch
Another upcoming action platformer from Nintendo Direct mini will be Celeste, which originated in a four days game jam from Matt Makes Games. This single player speed runner type of adventure will make its way to Switch on January 25.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Nintendo Switch Release Date

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo Switch
A sequel to 2010's Wii U game Donkey Kong Country Returns, side-scrolling platformer Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is making its way to Switch along with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong. The original two-player co-op is still present in the game for sharing experience of this adventure with a friend. You are also allowed to play as Funky Kong in a new mode with newly added abilities and his surfboard to fend off your Donkey Kong Island from an invading band of Viking-like arctic animals.

Dark Souls: Remastered Nintendo Switch Release Date

Dark Souls: Remastered | Nintendo Switch
Among all the other release announcements, this one actually takes the cake as fans have been yearning for Dark Souls to come out in Remastered format and this wicked title is finally getting what was long-due. Setting for May 25 release, Dark Souls: Remastered will be a huge step for the platform to let the fans experience action like they deserves. The Artorias of the Abyss DLC will be a part of this and the visuals will be much better than the original game for sure.

Seeing most of the upcoming video game titles announced in Nintendo Direct mini were focused on Nintendo Switch, it is easy to assume that the company is now investing more in their latest console that was favored by the industry.

Hopefully, there are some pretty good number of great games still in their bag that are about to be revealed later sometime that will turn heads and with proper push; they are even expected to dominate the market competition at some level.

Activision has been ruling the video game market for consoles with its best-selling titles; Call of Duty: World War II and Destiny 2.

As 2017 is nearing to the end, many console gamers are probably wondering how well their favorite games did on the market. Because, not all game released over the year didn't do very well as they were expected to and then there are titles that did exceptionally well.

Recently, publisher company Activision has revealed one such news regarding two of their most successful titles of the year over consoles; Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2, which shouldn't come as a shock to gamers as it was almost predictable throughout the year.

Call of Duty: WWII single handedly brought $1 billion from worldwide in November, which is pretty outstanding considering the last installment from Call of Duty series titled Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare failed to reach out expectations by everyone on so many levels.

Plus, Infinite Warfare is deemed as commercial failure and with the booming success of WWII, seems like Activision is getting back in the gear once again in the market and the future of the series is safe for now.

They acknowledged that not only Call of Duty: WWII has earned them some big bucks, it also is the record-breaking bestselling console game for the company now. In the 2017 Game Awards, WWII was also picked up as the contender for best multiplayer game among many other AAA titles of the industry, which backs it up pretty nicely.

Call of Duty has always been a successful gaming franchise for the past nine years and with the impressive dominance of the recent entry of WWII, the series proved the power of its very own fan base is like no other once more.

The other game from the same banner this year, Destiny 2 is also doing very well ever since it came out. The game managed to satisfy the eager crowd who was anticipating for its release. According to Activision, it became one of the biggest PC launch upon making debut on Blizzard’s Battle.net.

Though Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2 are developed by Sledgehammer Games and Bungie respectively, they both came out in market from the big banner of Activision, which actually proved pretty positive for the games in overall.